Proposed Submission Core Strategy and Policies Development Plan Document Review

Object

Representation ID: 24214

Received: 05/03/2015

Respondent: EDF Energy Plc

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? Not specified

Duty to co-operate? Not specified

There should be a preference for development on brownfield land. There should be some flexibility with density standards. In certain situations outside of the town centre it may be possible to achieve higher densities and each site should be assessed on a site specific basis.

Support

Representation ID: 24215

Received: 05/03/2015

Respondent: EDF Energy Plc

Support this policy approach and agree with the priority of building on previously developed land.

Object

Representation ID: 24216

Received: 05/03/2015

Respondent: EDF Energy Plc

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? Not specified

Duty to co-operate? Not specified

Pleased to see the affordable housing target has been lowered and that a lower amount may be acceptable subject to viability testing. However, the policy does not provide for off-site provision or commuted sums, it would be helpful to provide these alternative arrangements.

Object

Representation ID: 24217

Received: 05/03/2015

Respondent: EDF Energy Plc

Legally compliant? Not specified

Sound? Not specified

Duty to co-operate? Not specified

Financial contributions should be sought in areas where there is an identified deficiency and at a level which ensures that the overall delivery of appropriate development is not compromised. Government guidance states that planning obligations must be fair, reasonable and proportionate.

Support

Representation ID: 24218

Received: 05/03/2015

Respondent: EDF Energy Plc

Support the amendment to this policy which now contains clearer guidance around the grounds upon which the Council will accept evidence that there is no reasonable prospect of the site being used for employment purposes. The approach accords with paragraphs 51 and 52 of the NPPF.